Director, Internal Audit, Excellence

393590BR

**Director, Internal Audit, Excellence & Operations - Learning**:
Switzerland

**About the role**

The Director Internal Audit, Excellence & Operations - Learning will lead and enhance capability building initiatives within the Internal Audit department, with a strong focus on fostering innovation and forward-thinking practices. Responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive training programs, ensuring continuous development, and contributing to the team's overall success. Additionally, the role encourages a proactive approach to innovation, outside-in thinking, and a forward-thinking mindset.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify and address capability gaps within the Internal Audit (IA) team.
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance technical skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills essential for effective internal auditing, incorporating innovative audit approaches.
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to establish and monitor individualized capability development plans with a strategic focus on fostering innovation in audit processes.
- Focus on Functional IA skills as a key component of learning initiatives. Design and implement a holistic training curriculum aligned with our IA methodology, industry standards and organizational objectives.
- Create engaging training materials, modules, and resources that cater to the unique needs of internal auditors, incorporating elements of forward-thinking approaches and innovative practices.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes, incorporating relevant content into training programs with a proactive and innovative mindset.
- Leverage Novartis methodologies, systems, and existing curriculum in the development of training programs.
- Drive initiatives to infuse innovation into our IA methodology, exploring new technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance audit processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate innovative solutions that optimize audit efficiency and effectiveness, showcasing forward-thinking approaches. Insource relevant training for the IA team. Act as the primary facilitator for key training programs.

- Focus on Diagnosis, design, and roll-out within the Novartis framework of Growth and Development.
- Establish robust evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of training - Define success metrics for capability building and regularly report on progress to leadership.
- Demonstrate the value of capability building efforts, promoting awareness within team of available learning opportunities, contributing to the overall success of the Internal Audit.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Role Requirements**
- Relevant degree, gained in Learning & Development, Internal Audit, or a related field.
- Proficiency in English required.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering impactful training programs, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- In-depth understanding of internal audit methodologies, industry compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, build positive working relationships, and promote innovative practices.
- Demonstrated project management skills and attention to detail.

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**Division**

CORPORATE

**Business Unit**

Internal Audit

**Work Location**

Basel

**Company/Legal Entity**

Novartis International AG

**Functional Area**

Audit & Finance

**Job Type**

Full Time

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Shift Work**

No

**Early Talent**

No